Methinks a certain American Idol alum is looking for a little attention!
Clay Aiken came in second on the show in 2003. He come in second on Celebrity Apprentice in 2013 and in 2014 he lost a bid for Congress in his home state of North Carolina. All that losing must make him cranky. Or maybe thirsty for a way to re-enter the news cycle. Because, what else could account for his twitter rant, Wednesday during the Idol premiere?
Here’s what the former contestant had to say about Wednesday’s Idol premiere. Mind you, he’s tuning in because he APPEARED on the episode He and a few other Idol alums, including Taylor Hicks, Kris Allen, Ruben Studdard and Lee DeWyze stopped by auditions to help choose hopefuls during the cattle call, and offer support. The other alums either tweeted good wishes, or stayed silent. I mean. C’mon. It’s the last season. A little chill and good will is in order at this point–especially if the show is PAYING you to appear.
Clay starts off well enough…
Watching @americanidol for the first time in a decade. You never know what you’ve got til it’s gone. #idolpremiere
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) January 7, 2016
…but then the shade began
Well… now I know why the ratings are down. ?
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) January 7, 2016
Oh good Lord… those boring ass responses from the judges!? Where is Simon when you need him!? That guy need a hook to pull him off stage.
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) January 7, 2016
Dude. You admitted you haven’t watched the show in 10 years. Not exactly an expert opinion you’re offering there. Watch season 9, and come back and tell me Simon Cowell was the best thing about American Idol.
It’s VERY clear now that @SimonCowell was the reason @AmericanIdol was a hit. I’ve watched root canals more entertaining than these judges.
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) January 7, 2016
Of course the contestants from Raleigh are the most talented of all. Gotta kiss some hometown ass, in case ya’ll run for office again!
Leave it to the contestants from #Raleigh NC to totally make tonight’s show worth watching!!
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) January 7, 2016
Since the show is a former shell of itself, you won’t be returning to mentor, right? *fingers crossed*
Now that #Raleigh has shown out and these judges have put me to sleep! I’m changing over to watch my girl @tyrabanks on @black_ishabc
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) January 7, 2016
As if you care about the show. Those months spent running for office taught you how to get the media’s attention. Congrats on grabbing a few headlines. #goals.
When your favorite team that you’ve cheered for for years happens to play a shitty game, you’re absolutely allowed to be upset about it.
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) January 7, 2016
Clay’s sudden concern is just…heartwarming. Only not.
We’re all more critical of the things we care about most.
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) January 7, 2016
When you really love something you only want the best for it, and you have high expectations from those you know are capable of it.
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) January 7, 2016
UPDATE:
Idol producer, Patrick Lynn, is not amused.
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